Editor's note
Nearing the halfway mark in 2018 the Office of Research is experiencing a concentration of new research and debate on social protection in emergencies with a major global research workshop, publication of seven working papers representing cutting edge evidence in this expanding sector, as well as on ethical consideration in using new technologies to generate evidence for children. In addition, a new episode of Research Watch dedicated to social protection in humanitarian contexts highlights findings and research gaps through the commentary of six recognized experts. Our 2017 Results Report offers an excellent single volume to scan all major impacts and results from last year. A new report on the importance of family policy in achieving SDGs sheds light on how families contribute to social progress. Our Transfer Project team provides further evidence on the potential for cash plus programmes to improve youth well-being. Finally, our Child Welfare Mega Gap Map, produced in partnership with the Campbell Collaboration, is a new tool linked to the five key goals of UNICEF’s new Strategic Plan (2018-2021). Blogs from our researchers continue to offer important research insights. We hope you enjoy this quarterly round-up of the latest research and related events at UNICEF Innocenti. Please share our newsletter and let us know what we can do better.